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Council Chamber, Civic Center
Huntington Beach, California,
Monday, March 9, 1970
Mayor Green called the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen Present:
Councilmen Absent:
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
None
The Finance Director spoke briefly regarding the auditors report for
the year ending June 30, 1969 and introduced Mr. Dan Calahan represent-
ing the audit firm of Diehl Evans & Company.
Mr. Calahan informed Council that the City is not required to maintain
records pertaining to fixed assets and storm drain, sewer and water
reimbursements; however, their firm, by State law, is required to note
exceptions to the omission of same.
Following considerable discussion, on motion by Kaufman, Council
directed the City Administrator to negotiate a contract with the firm
of Diehl Evans and Company, to audit all sewer, water and storm drain
reimbursement agreements for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
CERTIFICATE OFq SERVICE- ROBERT ZINNGRABE - ULI-CSC
Mayor Green presented a Certificate of Service to Mr. Robert Zinngrabe
in appreciation of his service on the Urban Land Institute - Citizens
Steering Committee from March 14, 1966 to February 16, 1970.
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CASH REGISTERING SYSTEM - BEACH CONCESSIONAIRES - APPROVED
The City Administrator recommended that Council approve the establish-
ment of a cash registering system for the beach concessionaires, using
sales checks provided by the City, as set forth by the Council Committee.
He Further stated that this method, if approved, could be put into
operation for a, one year trial period beginning May 1, 1970.
On motion by Kaufman, Council approved the recommendation of the Council
Committee and directed that a cash registering system using sales
checks provided by the City, be used by the beach concessionaires. The
motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Kaufman, Matney,
Coen, Green
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
RECESS
Mayor Green called a recess of the Council at 8:00 P.M. to hold a
study session of Council for the purpose of hearing the City Adminis-
trator's presentation regarding the Capital improvement Program,
Method of Financing and Construction.
COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED
The regular adjourned meeting of the Council was reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
by the Mayor.
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PREPARATINVOFGq
REPORT - SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE
Considerable discussion was held by Council regarding the method of
financing and construction of the Capital Improvement Program as out-
lined in the City Administrator's report.
A motion was made by Councilman Kaufman that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare code amendments and ordinances, as may be
necessary, to implement those recommendations of the City Administrator
pertaining to the establishment of a, gross receipts license fee, a
three cents per barrel oil license fee and an increase of the Hotel
Occupancy Tax to five percent.
The motion .failed to pass by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Green.
NOES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A motion was made by Councilman McCracken to request the Systems
Analysis and Data Processing Committee to study the feasibility of a,
25 year bond issue and to investigate possible methods of construction
of the proposed Civic Center, together with a long range projection of
revenue, general expenditures and Capital Improvement expenses, for
presentation at the meeting of May 5, 1970. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Shipley, Bartlett, McCracken, Matney, Coen
NOES: Councilmen: Kaufman, Green
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING CALLED
Mayor Green called a meeting of the Parking Authority for Monday,
March 16, 1970, at 4:30 P X.
COMPLAINT - MUD AND DEBRIS IN STREET
Mr. Robert Dingwall, 19791 Esturary Lane, City, addressed Council and
stated that the open property located between. Estuary Lane and Beach
Boulevard, which is subleased For agricultural purposes,presents a
severe mud and debris problem caused by the drainage of irrigation
waters into the streets of the adjacent tract.
Mayor Green directed that this matter be referred to the City Adminis-
trator for review and appropriate action.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Green, the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council
of the City of Huntington Beach adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Paul C, anes
City Clerk
Paul4ldnes
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California,
N. John V. V. re
Mayor
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